Friday, September 25, 2015

THE GREAT ARAVALLI MOUNTAIN RANAKPUR CYCLING EXPEDITION

Ranakpur Trek Details: The historical World Famous Ranakpur Jain Temples & famous range of Aravalli Hills. These hills are up to 3500ft. high above the sea level.
Rajasthan, better known as a desert area has a surprise in the form of Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary situated amidst the sylvan charms & the winding valleys attracting the trekkers. Alluring flora & fauna are the special characteristics here. The place is bejeweled with verdurous forest & resounding valleys. It is a great exploring place for the trekkers. Kumbhalgarh is the birth place of Maharana Pratap.
 
Kumbhalgarh fort wall is the second largest wall in the world. Its length is 36km and width is 36ft. Rajasthan is synonymous with bravery, sacrifice and austerity. The infinite variety of its historical settings, its varied flora & fauna, the history of its people & the variety of its ethnic communities & their rich heritage of ancient traditions & lifestyles make it a trekking wonderland that is just to be discovered. 
Schedule
Day 01:- Reporting Base camp Ranakpur
Day 02:- Futa Deval via Bhanpura - 30.6 KM
Day 03:- Khumbhalgarh via veiro ka math & Fort -  26 KM
Day 04:- Khumbhalgarh to Thandi Beri - 22 KM
Day 05:- Thandi Beri to Ranakpur Base Camp via Muchhala Mahavir Temple & Ranakpur  Temple  -  20 KM  
Day 06:-  Group Break after breakfast. 
Minimum age to participate in this expedition is above 15 Years. The age restriction will be strictly followed.
HOW TO REACH:  
By train: Ranakpur base camp is situated just 35km away from Falna railway station. Falna is well connected to Delhi, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Jaipur & Jodhpur by various trains. 
By Road: It is in between Udaipur & Jodhpur on the state highway no. 32. 90km away from Udaipur, 165km from Jodhpur, 145km away from Mt. Abu. 
By Air: Maharana Pratap Air Port (Dabok) at Udaipur is about 105 km. Other important tourist attractions:  Mt. Abu, Jodhpur, Haldighati, Udaipur, Nathdwara & Chittorgarh. 
HOW TO JOIN:  Members  desirous of joining this programme may apply on a prescribed Registration Form Duly  supported by Medical Certificate which is available from Units/State Branches and National Office. 
WHAT TO BRING : Rucksack, cotton shirts, cotton pants, woolen jersey, woolen muffler, or monkey cap, hunter shoes, torch with spare batteries, water bottle, lunch box, mug/ glass, plate, spoon, water purifying tablets, pen-knife, needle, thread, spare buttons, goggles, cold cream or Vaseline, soap, toilet paper, towel, medicines which you normally use. 
Note: Avoid wearing short pants at the basecamp. 
CANCELLATION RULES: In case you are unable to join the camp and wish to cancel your participation, your application must reach the concern offices, before 25th Oct. 2015. In this case you will get 50% i.e. Rs.2750/- refund after completion of programme. If such notice received after 25th Oct. 2015 No refund will be given.
1. Seat once booked may not be re-scheduled or transferred.
2. Any unforeseen event / strike or natural calamity will not be considered as a cause of cancellation.
3. Refund may be given after 30 days of completion the programs. 
WHERE TO APPLY FOR CANCELLATION :-
1. Offline applicants should send their cancellation request in writing or email with admit card copy directly to the office of YHAI, RAJASTHAN STATE BRANCH.
2. Online applicants should contact and send their request to YHAI, National Office, New Delhi only. No enquiries to Rajasthan State Branch Office. It would not be entertained strictly.  
SAFETY & SECURITY:-
Extensive & painstaking preparations have gone into the planning of trekking expedition route for your safety. Our field staff & experienced camp leaders have visited the area to check all details. While every care has been taken to ensure safety, the Youth Hostels Association of India or its Rajasthan State Branch will not be responsible or any accident, illness & such other unforeseen eventualities. 
Deviation from the set route of the programme is noe permitted. If participants want to join any other activity they may do so at their own responsibility and risk only afterfinishing the cycling Exp.
ACCOMMODATION FACILITIES:TENT  
FOOD & WATER SUPPLIES:Simple Nutritious Vegetarian food, transportation, Guidance, equipment and insurance. You will, however, have to bear to and fro travel expenses from your home town to Base Camp at Ranakpur, Rajasthan. Special Rajasthani Dishes in Dinner .                                 
NAME OF THE PROGRAM CORRDINATOR / FD:     SH. RATAN SINGH BHATI
CONTACT NUMBER:                                                    09414760314/09680513279
EMAIL ADDRESS:                                                         raj_yhai@rediffmail.com, dhanpatsinghb@gmail.com 
COMPLETE POSTAL ADDRESS: RAJASTHAN STATE BRANCH. Y.H.A.I., SILAWATA PARA, SHIV ROAD. JAISALMER-345001 (RAJASTHAN)
 
 

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